While Providing Care to a Patient in Active Labor,the Nurse

question 10

Multiple Choice

While providing care to a patient in active labor,the nurse should instruct the woman that:

• A)The supine position commonly used in the United States increases blood flow.
• B)The "all fours" position, on her hands and knees, is hard on her back.
• C)Frequent changes in position will help relieve her fatigue and increase her comfort.
• D)In a sitting or squatting position, her abdominal muscles will have to work harder.

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Definitions:

Leasehold Estate

The creation of an ownership interest in the tenant. An interest in real estate that is held under a lease. Also called tenancy.

Life Estate

An estate in which the owner owns real property for his or her life or for the life of another.

Reversion Estate

A future interest in property when title is to return to the grantor or grantor’s heirs upon expiration of a life estate.

Tenancy In Common

A form of joint ownership of property where each owner holds a percentage interest that can be sold or inherited independently of the others.